Yellow Springs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Greene County, Ohio, United States
About Yellow Springs
The Village of Yellow Springs was founded in 1825. It was named for a natural spring rich in iron ore inGlen Helen. Legend has it that if you drink from the spring you will always return. In the conservative stronghold of Southwest Ohio not far from a major air force base, Yellow Springs has the reputation for being an island of left-wing activism supported by its small liberal arts school, Antioch College. Some locals go as far as to call it theBerkeleyof Ohio. When school is in session, people watching is an interesting event given the personalities this college attracts. The Village offers some of the best dining in the Dayton area, along with several artisan groups and a downtown bustling with side-walk shops. All of this lies a short distance from Ohio's best natural area, including
Top Attractions in Yellow Springs
Explore the best things to see and do in Yellow Springs:
- ★Antioch College
- ★Antioch University Midwest
- ★Clifton Gorge
- ★Clifton Mill
- ★Coretta Scott King Center for Cultural and Intellectual Freedom
- ★Glen Helen Nature Preserve
- ★John Bryan State Park
- ★Little Art Theatre
Where to Eat in Yellow Springs
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bentinos Pizza
- 🍴Corner Cone Dairy Bar and Grill
- 🍴Current Cuisine
- 🍴Dino's Cappuccinos
- 🍴Emporium Wines and the Underdog Cafe
- 🍴HA HA Pizza
Where to Stay in Yellow Springs
- 🏨Arthur Morgan House Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Grinnell Mill Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Jail House Suites
- 🏨Mills Park Hotel
- 🏨The Springs Motel
Yellow Springs Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: